Film

Prime Video’s New ‘The Boys’ Spin-Off Officially Sets Release Date

• Vought Rising will premiere on Prime Video in 2027.
• The prequel examines Vought’s origins in the 1950s.
• The series will retain The Boys’ violent, politically charged tone.

Prime Video has announced that Vought Rising, a prequel spin-off from The Boys, will premiere in 2027. The series will explore how the powerful corporation Vought established its cultural and political influence, extending the franchise after the conclusion of the flagship series. Set in the 1950s, the story…

Film Execs Ponder Federal Film Tax Credit Impact, Timeline & Potential Price Rises — Zurich Summit

• Film executives broadly support a proposed US federal production tax credit.
• The incentive could reach 30%, but its start date is uncertain.
• Industry forecasts $125bn in spending and 143,000 jobs by 2035.

Film financiers at the Zurich Summit broadly welcomed a proposed US federal film tax incentive, saying it could bring production back to America and create jobs. The bipartisan bill would offer a 20% credit, potentially rising to 30% with bonuses, although its timing remains uncertain. The proposal would…

See Pro-Shot Video Of COREY TAYLOR, GEEZER BUTLER, NUNO BETTENCOURT And MATT SORUM Performing ‘Paranoid’ At 2026 ‘Sound & Vision Awards’

• Rock stars perform “Paranoid” at the 2026 Sound & Vision Awards.
• Footage comes from a concert film and charity live album.
• Album proceeds support music education in underserved schools.

Professionally filmed footage shows Corey Taylor, Geezer Butler, Nuno Bettencourt and Matt Sorum performing Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” at the inaugural Palm Springs Sound & Vision Awards. The performance forms part of a concert film and limited-edition live album celebrating Paul Rodgers and Butler, while raising funds for music…

“I’m still processing it”: the 1979 movie Jeff Goldblum called “truly mind-altering”

• Goldblum called *Stalker* “truly mind-altering”.
• Tarkovsky’s film explores desire, faith and existence.
• Its difficult production involved lost footage and toxic filming locations.

Jeff Goldblum said Andrei Tarkovsky’s 1979 film *Stalker* was “truly mind-altering” after finally watching it as part of his effort to fill gaps in his cinema education. He described the Russian-language classic as poetic and said he was still processing its effect, highlighting the film’s ability to reshape…

‘Forgotten Island’s Manny Jacinto and Jenny Slate Want Audiences To Remember Their Forgotten Rom-Com

• *Forgotten Island* brings Filipino folklore to mainstream animation.
• The actors praised the directors’ guidance and supportive working environment.
• Its creatures embody fears including agoraphobia and separation anxiety.

DreamWorks’ animated film *Forgotten Island* follows childhood friends Jo and Raissa as they journey to Nakali, a mythical island inspired by Filipino folklore. In an interview, Manny Jacinto, Jenny Slate and Dave Franco discussed voicing the island’s unusual inhabitants, praising directors Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado for…

Watch: ANTHRAX Plays Intimate Club Show At West Hollywood’s Roxy

• Anthrax played a rare intimate show at West Hollywood’s Roxy.
• The 14-song set mixed classics, new material and covers.
• “Cursum Perficio” is the band’s first album in ten years.

Anthrax played an intimate show at the Roxy in West Hollywood on 26 September 2026, between their support performances for Iron Maiden at Los Angeles’ BMO Stadium. The club concert gave fans a smaller-scale opportunity to see the veteran thrash-metal band during a major live run. The 14-song…

The beautiful 1971 foreign language movie Ron Howard watched “over and over again”

• *The Emigrants* became a key influence on Ron Howard’s directing.
• Its subtitles did not prevent Howard from becoming fully absorbed.
• Naturalistic filmmaking and performances inspired repeated viewings.

Ron Howard identified Jan Troell’s 1971 Swedish film *The Emigrants* as a major influence on his development as a director. The film impressed him by showing that cinema could create deep emotional involvement across language barriers, using subtitles and human observation rather than relying on English dialogue or…

Trump rejects Iran ceasefire as Gaza documentary earns standing ovation in New York

Pressure mounts over Hormuz as NAZA’s co-director condemns US support for Israel; a Massachusetts bar faces mask backlash, while iPhone users confront printer compatibility problems.

Beyond Frontman Doc ‘Because of You Ka Kui’ to Open U.K.’s Odyssey Film Festival, Lands Local Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)

• Wong Ka Kui documentary to open UK’s Odyssey Film Festival.
• UK-China Film Collab secures local distribution.
• Film explores Beyond’s enduring cultural and musical influence.

“Because of You Ka Kui”, a documentary about late Beyond frontman Wong Ka Kui, will open the sixth Odyssey Film Festival in the UK. The Hong Kong film has also been acquired for UK distribution by NGO UK-China Film Collab, extending its reach beyond its earlier Asian theatrical…